1999 Toyota Yaris vs. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, both 1999 Toyota Yaris and 1999 Vauxhall Zafira were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 690 kg more than 1999 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Yaris | 1999 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Yaris | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
